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There was no change to the advisory level. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated.

Voters in Seychelles returned to the polls on Thursday for a run-off between the incumbent president and the leader of the longtime governing party, which has already reclaimed a majority in parliament.

OSAC reissued this Country Security Report (CSR) on April 9, 2025 as part of a periodic update.

The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius, has received notification this morning that the Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles has declared a State of Emergency following an explosion at the CCCL explos...

The Seychelles archipelago declared a state of emergency on Thursday and invited its residents to stay at home after an explosion in an explosives warehouse and flooding, according to a press release from the presidency.

Seychelles has maintained its top ranking for the sub-Saharan African region in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday.

Exercise normal precautions in Seychelles.

Do not travel to Seychelles due to COVID-19. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider Travel to Seychelles due to COVID-19. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information, and to raise the travel advisory from a Level 2.

Effective January 3, the government of Seychelles announced restrictions, including the closure of schools, shops, and public restaurants. International visitors are not permitted to change establishments for the follow...

The government of Seychelles has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are consideri...

The U.S. Embassy is aware of an ongoing tender scam using our name to fraudulently request sample items or money. If your business receives a tender from a “Mr. Kerry Collins” or from Mr. Gibson R, do not act on this r...

Exercise increased caution in Seychelles due to COVID-19. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Seychelles due to COVID-19. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

The Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency are combatting a severe fire at the landfill in Providence, Mahe. Members of the public are advised to avoid Providence and the surrounding areas. Smoke from the fire has re...

Reconsider travel to Seychelles due to COVID-19.

Effective June 1, 2020, the government of Mauritius announced the easing of confinement measures (French). Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect, however, social distancing regulations remain in...

Effective May 4, 2020, the government of Seychelles announced the easing of confinement measures. Restrictions on the movement of people are no longer in effect.

The U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius and the U.S. Consular Agency in Victoria, Seychelles have become aware of a special Qatar Airways flight (QR679) departing Seychelles tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 18:00 f...

Effective April 17, 2020, only police are permitted on the roads with the exception of certain essential workers. Grocery stores will be permitted to operate from 06:30 to 18:00.